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House roll call 285 · 95th Congress · Jun 6, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6794, a bill revising the federal energy administration act of 1974 and extending its appropriations for fiscal 1978.

On Jun 6, 1977, the House voted 272–111 (HR 6794). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–57, Republicans 71–55. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 112 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
272
No
111
Did not vote
56
Date
Jun 6, 1977

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 55 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats202 yes · 57 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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